Homeschooling Programs and Groups in Austin

Texas homeschools are treated as private schools. To homeschool legally, parents should provide a bona fide curriculum that includes reading, spelling, grammar, mathematics, and good citizenship. Texas does not require families to register with the state, obtain teacher certification, or follow public-school testing requirements. Keep organized records and a portfolio of your child’s work for your own planning and documentation needs.

The program includes the Pre-K–8th grade American Emergent Curriculum delivered in eight-week sessions, 400+ educator training films, printables and lesson materials, Transparent Classroom progress and portfolio tools, live weekly educator support, recorded sessions, office hours, and access to the member community. Optional physical materials boxes may be purchased separately for families who want additional hands-on resources.

The School House homeschool program costs $125 per month per learner for 10 monthly payments during the school year, or $1,200 per learner when paid annually. Both payment options include the same curriculum, training films, printables, progress tools, live support, and member community access. Physical TSH Materials Boxes are optional and are not included in the base subscription price.

The School House homeschool curriculum is designed for learners from Pre-K through 8th grade, generally serving children approximately ages 3 to 12. Families receive a curriculum framework that supports developmentally appropriate learning while connecting academic subjects with art, entrepreneurship, civics, gratitude, kindness, and other real-world themes. Parents can use the provided training to adapt delivery within their home learning environment.

No formal teaching background is required to use the program. The School House provides more than 400 educator training films that explain how to prepare for and deliver lessons, along with live weekly support sessions, recorded Q&As, and office hours. These resources are designed to help parents understand the material, establish a prepared learning environment, and track their child’s progress with greater confidence.

Yes. The School House describes its homeschool curriculum as secular. Its lessons emphasize academics alongside character-centered themes such as kindness, gratitude, civics, entrepreneurship, and art. Rather than separating every subject into isolated blocks, the American Emergent Curriculum is designed to connect learning areas in meaningful lessons. Families can review curriculum materials and educator resources to decide how they fit their educational priorities.

Yes. Austin families enrolled in the program can participate in live weekly educator and founder support sessions, with Q&A opportunities and recordings available for later viewing. Separately scheduled office hours provide another channel for guidance. Because these resources are delivered remotely, families can use them alongside their own local routines, co-ops, library activities, and community-based learning opportunities in Austin.

The program includes Transparent Classroom, an online tool for tracking each learner’s progress and building a portfolio over time. Parents can use it to document completed work, learning milestones, and materials that reflect the child’s educational experience. Maintaining a clear portfolio can help families stay organized, evaluate progress across subjects, and retain useful records as their homeschool plans evolve.